Terry had always commented on how much she liked the first poncho I knitted. So I knew that I would make her one, it was just a matter of when -- because there are two kinds of knitters: those who knit for others and those who knit for themselves. And since I fall into the second bucket of knitters (aka: the selfish bitches) finding the time to knit said poncho for Terry would prove to be difficult.
Almost a year passed before I finally took the plunge and purchased the yarn. Because her birthday is in December my procrastinating was justified. (See how naturally I justifed that??)
Once the yarn arrived I began the project. Also on deck was a matching hat. This is a really easy pattern and you can make it with Lion Brand yarn. (ewe. I know. But it works for this pattern, I swear.)
Before the poncho was finished, and before the hat was even started, I called Terry to schedule a birthday dinner where I would present her present. Dinner was approaching fast, and I just ran out of time. Not to mention, it was January. So I was late on many fronts.
What do I do?
Bring it with me anyway. Unfinished. But nicely wrapped!
Happy Birthday.
I promised the matching hat and weaved-in ends hanging everywhere would be done soon -- after she gave me back the present I just gave her. And now, almost two weeks after our dinner, Terry's birthday gift is finally complete!
Poncho
Hat
Up close view. I used a Berrocco eyelash yarn for the trim.
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2 comments:
you are so awesome!!! I can't believe how good you are at knitting and you haven't even been knitting a whole year yet.
You're my inspiration.
Is that yarn you used actually Lion Brand?? Can you tell me the name and color? I love it!!!
gorgeous hat!! love the color combo~~
maybe see you next week at wine & knit??
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